Chapter 144

Pearl's phone rang as she was walking into the hotel.

"Erik,” She said, seeing his number light up on her phone.

"Mmm nightingale" His sleepy voice was absolutely adorable. "Sorry I didn't answer the phone, some of us are still asleep at four am. I was hoping you were calling me to tell me you were in London and that you just couldn't stay away."

Pearl smiled. "I am so sorry. I am going to have to get used to the time difference between us. I wanted you to know I plugged your charity on the tonight show. I was asked an awkward question about us and I was able to make it about the charity,” She said.

"Awkward question?" He asked

"Yes. He asked about me being spotted in Italy with a certain royal,” she said. She knew the questions would come and continue but she would try to handle them the best she could.

"Why not tell them we are together?" Erik said.

Silence. Pearl wasn't sure if he was joking or not.

"Why would I say that?” Pearl asked. He had mentioned long distance but she